When you think of Provence, you think of villages brimming with sunlight, and the famous lavender fields. Provence is also home to some of the best vineyards in France. Provence offers a fabulous selection of wine estates you can visit when in the area, each one offering a unique experience.
Chateau de Sannes
Located in the beautiful Luberon region, this vineyard dates back to the seventeenth century offering wine tastings and guided tours. This vineyard specialises in red, white, and rose wines.
Chateau de Berne
Tucked away in Lorgues, this vineyard spans over five hundred hectares, including a luxury hotel and spa. Enjoy a mouthwatering meal with the finest wine tasting experience. This vineyard offers red, white, and rose wines, along with sparkling wine options.
Chateau de la Gaude
You can find this biodynamic vineyard in Aix-en-Provence, focusing on sustainable wine making. It is surrounded by beautiful manicured gardens and a magnificent eighteenth century chateau. They offer a hotel, spa, and restaurant, along with a selection or organic red, white, and rose wines.
Chateau Sainte Roseline
Set in Les Arcs-sur-Argens, near Saint-Tropez, this vineyard offers a Cru Classe distinction and have been producing fine wines for centuries. Enjoy a wine tasting experience, explore the historical chapel, and relax in the gardens, overflowing with art. This vineyard offers award-winning red, white, and rose wines.
Domaine Minuty
Domaine Mnuty is a family-owned and operated vineyard in Gassin, near Saint-Tropez. This vineyard is known for its Cotes de Provence rose wines. The vineyard gazes over the Mediterranean, offering an elegant wine tasting experience.
Chateau d’Estoublon
Located in Fontvieille, this vineyard is a must for wine enthusiasts and food lovers. The vineyard is known for its fabulous wines, along with their selection of olive oil. It comprises of beautifully restored buildings that date back to the late fourteen hundreds. Enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant, pairing the dishes to the vineyards wine selection. This vineyard specialises in red, white, and rose wines, along with olive oils.
Chateau La Coste
You will find Chateau La Coste in Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade, offering a fantastic selection of wines. Relax in this beautiful vineyard, soaking up some of the amazing sculptures by world known artists. They do offer a art tour, or you can relax and enjoy a fabulous wine tasting, or a meal at the restaurant. This vineyard specialises in red, white, and rose wines.
Chateau de Saint Martin
Set in Var, this vineyard has a wine making history that can be dated back to the Roman times. This vineyard has a unique heritage, being passed down from woman to woman since the mid seventeen hundreds. Enjoy guided tours and wine tastings. Chateau de Saint Martin specialises in red, white and rose wines.
Conclusion
Provence is home to some of the finest vineyards in France and what better way to explore our history and culture than through wine tastings in the area. The above is our recommended vineyards in Provence, though this is just the touch of the ice burg in the region. Do you want to find out more about Provençal dishes and how to pair them with the perfect wine? Get in touch with Cooking Classes in Provence today to find out more.
